Rhode Island Rams vs UMass Minutemen Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Rhode Island Rams and the UMass Minutemen are set to face each other for the second time this season. Rhode Island emerged victorious in their previous encounter with a score of 89-77. The Rams are currently on a high after securing a commanding 23-point win against George Washington in their most recent game. However, their overall performance in the Atlantic-10 stands at 5-5, with a record of 2-5 on the road. On the other hand, UMass recently suffered a loss to St Bonaventure, bringing their Atlantic-10 record to 5-5. UMass has been strong at home, boasting a 17-16 record. The game is scheduled for a 2:00 PM EST tipoff at the William D. Mullins Memorial Center. UMass opens as the betting favorite, with a line of -11.5, and there have been no changes in the odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rams +475 | Minutemen -700

Spread: Rams +11.5 (-110) | Minutemen -11.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UMass will win straight-up is 88%.

Rhode Island Rams

Rhode Island recently secured an impressive victory on the road against George Washington, winning by a substantial margin of 88-65. Zek Montgomery played a pivotal role in this success, scoring a season-high 30 points while shooting an impressive 11-14 from the field. Additionally, he contributed five rebounds to the team's efforts. Jaden House also made a significant impact on the game, scoring 23 points despite struggling with his three-point shooting. Brandon Weston scored 12 points, and Luis Kortright finished with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Although Rhode Island struggled with their three-point shooting, only making 25% of their attempts, they excelled in other aspects. The team shot 51.6% overall from the field and stifled George Washington's offense, limiting them to a 41% shooting percentage. Furthermore, their defense held George Washington to a mere 17.2% shooting from beyond the arc. Rhode Island displayed dominance in rebounding, outperforming George Washington by 11 rebounds. Moreover, they outscored their opponents by a significant margin of 54-38 in points in the paint. Throughout this season, Rhode Island has faced difficulties in scoring, averaging only 72.9 points per game. Despite these challenges, they still possess a decent national ranking of 57th in field goal percentage and 70th in three-point percentage. Jaden House has emerged as a key player for the team, leading the Rams with 15 points per game while maintaining a solid 47.5% shooting efficiency. However, their defense has proven to be problematic, allowing opponents to score an average of 76.5 points per game. Opposing teams have shot 45.1% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc against Rhode Island, illustrating areas for improvement. In terms of national power ranking, Rhode Island currently holds the 241st position. Their offensive ranking stands at 187, with an average of 73.91 points scored per game. Defensively, they are ranked at 284, allowing an average of 75.70 points per game to be scored against them. So far this season, Rhode Island has recorded a record of 16-16, with a slightly negative ATS record of 9-12-1. Looking at their offensive performance, the Rams have excelled in field goal percentage, ranking 65th nationally with a shooting percentage of